What's in the Primal Fury? | Feature Overview by

[@LyonPercival]

I'm gonna say it... I'm gonna say the word..... Primal Furry.

[@AgeOfWondersOfficial]

Totally unexpected

[@zacharyjackson1829]

Who could have seen this coming...

[@wasterick]

Each DLC of AoW4 looks better than the last. Good work devs!

[@GerritTV187]

I only have the first one. Any recommendations for additional dlc so far?

[@williansouza5459]

@@GerritTV187 pick all of them. You won't regret

[@wasterick]

@@GerritTV187 just look at what each one offers and see what you like better. I think the new cultures are the biggest additions so I recommend looking at that first

[@MRSYYKKGY]

@@GerritTV187 The Last Empire and Ashes is much better than Dragon. and I guess this Upcoming Primal Fury Include

[@heatherjacques7522]

I am obsessed with how happy the crocs look, hopping along

[@Supayone]

Like the singing croc from all dogs go to heaven?

[@jaspermooren5883]

Are you sure they are actually happy and it's not just a crocodile smile? I'll see myself out.

[@hraughr]

one of the very few franchises that actually got better with time, AoW4 really pushed the bar up for turn based strategy genre, well done, well done

[@atthalionheart6355]

The water themed Tome is a very welcome edition. Nimue and her plane felt weird without it.

[@albertamalachi3560]

Wasn't storm be Tempest stuff? Yea, I know, dragons and draconians. But still.

[@jacob7718]

So I can play crocodiles riding crocodiles that summon crocodiles and worship a crocodile? perfect.

[@anomanomom239]

As nature probably intended 🐊

[@nikoladedic6623]

Ah, gotta give the Floridians their mount.

[@HistorianOfVaelris]

lol, I’m literally planning to make eagle reavers riding crocodiles and call them Floridians

[@Jabberwokee]

So wild how much content has come for this game now! Just keeps getting better

[@Vevvev8]

I thought the DLC was lacking in new features until I realized just how customisable the new culture is. Suddenly I'm not so sad about only 2 tombs being in this DLC lol

[@artje90]

i feel more that this is actually DLC content with this new culture uniqueness then cut content that was sold as DLC which both DLC kinda had. so good to see this

[@LandBark]

There should be DLC that would improve basic cultures, they look quite bare bones when compared to those from DLC (reaver and primal). Also full chaos culture need to be a thing.

[@thedragonborn9027]

Zerkovich?! Does this mean we'll get a "What is the best anti large unit in AoW4?"

[@tiagojoao1827]

Took me completely surprised. Didn’t expected that at all

[@secondaryfront]

More like "Complete balance tome overhaul mod". I remmember arguing with Zerkovich about Pony Rider not being boring. Old times.

[@zacharyjackson1829]

​@tiagojoao1827 did yall not see that he was part of their release creator partnership program too? Dude advertised the game's launch and did a couple videos for them back then too along with potatowhiskey and a few other strategy game creators

[@secondaryfront]

@@zacharyjackson1829 I didn't know, I admit.

[@Sathrik]

Awesome to see Zerkovich brought in for this video, big fan of his!

[@YK36Deadezio]

I hope that after the last DLC there will be other DLC to add other races, other lords and other cultures. To give an example of Lord: Titans specialize in construction, which can be mechanical or elemental depending on the element chosen. Behemoths specialize in military enlistment, and food, and the behemoth would have unique specialties. a natural behemoth will be a giant larva a chaos behemoth will be a kind of gorilla a materium behemoth will be a kind of buffalo/elephant an astral behemoth will be a kind of serpent a shadow behemoth will be a kind of bat a behemoth of order will be a birds which will evolve and change shape depending on the levels and element chosen, for example: the larva at level 5 will become an iron larva (materium), a fire larva (chaos), etc... then a level 10 cocoon with an aura in addition to darkness (shadow), luminous (order), and level 15, a butterfly if it's nature, a dragonfly if it's astral, etc... while retaining the effects of the previous levels, so a skeletal butterfly with metal skin if nature, materium, shadow and nature, or a hairy butterfly of ice if nature, nature, astral and nature

[@AP-mq9mm]

I like how world doesn't look so green/yellow anymore. Its more vibrant and distinct from other biomes now 10/10.

[@AynenMakino]

Wish I didn't have to wait a whole week! I'm excited for this one!

[@The_Patriarch777]

This game has been a huge success since the start never dissapointed never messed up. Love the work keep it up fellers

[@kareth117]

I love this! Too bad we still haven't heard any word on Samurai, but hey, I can be patient!

[@melissasalt]

Will we see more expansions beyond the pass, cause wow this game has left me speechless. There are so many tropes of fantasy untouched!

[@MatthewCenance]

Hopefully we get even more animal forms in the future! Skunks and penguins are hopefully going to be in some day.

[@ThingFromthePits]

Looks so good, I love how there are multiple gods you can choose, sooo cool!! For only 10 bucks too... crazy🤯🤯 can't wait to pick this up

[@Bloodthirstier]

I have never been happier to have bought a season pass for a game than AoW4.

[@JeanLucPicard85]

Cat people are out, snake-cat people are in.

[@hasgardien4566]

Nice work devs as usual ! Keep your updates coming, and the game might become the Stellaris of the Fantasy genre !

[@jrmundgandr9539]

no one can does this better than our boy @Zerkovich!!!

[@WhiteKelevra]

Briliant! CAnt wait to play! Also 22.02 devs stream!

[@YC-tx3di]

exited to try new content =D

[@Banefane]

You guys are awesome. I hope you will make the sea battles more interesting and visually more appealing in battle.

[@GamerState101]

Great video. would be better if the music was a tad lower please

[@timgreaves2842]

God I hope Zerk does more AOW4 content, he is one of my favourite content creators and this is one of my favourite games!

[@Justjestering96]

Rolls my eyes "take my money"

[@ReadyF0RHeady]

Im glad they release this dlc after my examen phase

[@deetsitmeisterjd]

Very much hoping that if the 4th and final expansion is the last content for the game, we also get a massive patch that revamps the base game culture's mechanics, adds more racial tier units and most importantly, adds a lot more options to realm generation. Those things I think are key to give AoW4 that lasting feeling, that it will be forever replayable. (Like AoW3 is for me)

[@DarTame]

Can’t wait to see what the 4th dlc will offer

[@wolffofwar]

This looks great guys, cant wait to try it.

[@ShadowoftheMask]

I always hunger for more story realm, but the more special enemy realms is always welcome :D I just wish they had more special messages for game progress stuff

[@silmaril17]

This DOC looks cool and I’ve enjoyed AoW4 from what I’ve played, but I wish there had been a proper story campaign. Those story realms don’t really count because you don’t even get to carry the progress over to the next map! I remember spending hours and hours on AoW Shadow Magic with its story campaign.

[@nicolaaffatati5355]

Shadow Magic, best Age of Wonders game, still large and easy moddable!!!

[@silmaril17]

Agreed. I’ve lost too many hours playing that game. It’s actually probably a good thing AoW4 isn’t anywhere near as big!@@nicolaaffatati5355

[@svenbrede6151]

Actually makes me wanna get back to the game :) ... primal furries xD

[@nolandavis5699]

Why is the music so loud?

[@MoaRider]

My only hope for this DLC is that they make it so race forms with tails lose them when they transform into Naga.

[@CorruptorPeste]

Primal ooohh yeaaahh

[@Afoxi]

I hope we get year 2 support too.

[@michaelschneider1365]

hopefully tons of dlc in 2024 and 2025. this game is overwhelming

[@RavenNestFriends]

Were there any reveals for the Primal Culture Tomes specifically? Can't find any info on them besides their existence.

[@sergersgerhersh6594]

There were. Both are Nature/Astral dual tomes. First one is Tome of the Fey Mists or something, that focuses on evasion and fey flavour spells and effects. Second is the Tome of the Stormborn, which is focused on AoE spells and costal developments, aquatic and marine themes, naga, etc.

[@AgeOfWondersOfficial]

You can read about the tomes here: forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/dev-diary-27-primal-fury-tomes.1623638/

[@RavenNestFriends]

@@sergersgerhersh6594 Oh, I know about the two new tomes. I was specifically talking about the three-spell tomes that come when you play the culture tho.

[@RavenNestFriends]

@@AgeOfWondersOfficial Thanks for the answer. But I was more looking for the three-spell tome that is given when you are playing the Primal Culture specifically. Didn't have much luck finding those. Might be buried somewhere in the livestreams i dunno.

[@Akazury]

@@RavenNestFriends One is the Combat Summon for your Primal Animal, one is the Enchantment that spread your Primal Boon to non-culture units and one is a Combat Heal.

[@MathieuDuval]

Only one new story realm ? Damn i was hoping for more...

[@karlrassmann4604]

I don't think it's even a story one, it's just a premade. Not a campaign-esque like the last xpac. The last xpac of will have some, however

[@maxforce2547]

Elden Ring dlc and now this dropping, this spring/summer is going to be very lit🎉🎉

[@Vante21]

For a $10 expansion it comes with quite a hefty amount of content. Looking forward to make my Nature dragon lord over Fey Goatment...or maybe I'll just make The Breyherd.

[@albertamalachi3560]

Tunnel spiders? _Arachna intensifies_

[@lostnumber08]

Best fantasy 4x out right now, IMO.

[@fynnex1558]

I have a feeling that his update will definetly bring the unga to the bunga

[@ShadowWolfRising]

Baller, I can now make the Druids of the Flame.

[@knight.theodrik]

Very good 😻 BOHR Sabertooth and Primal Tech

[@communismwillbeeradicated.6128]

i would love the option to create a culture and the buildings of the city aswell.

[@calebcouch718]

Im a simple man. I see Zerk, I click.

[@DerIrre1]

1:03 Dang, I was hoping for Gnolls/Hyenapeople for this DLC... Oh Well, Wolves are good as well

[@user-nu7ot3dk3i]

И снова годнота подъехала)))

[@captianguldan9051]

Im always in a Primal Furry mood. Err i mean Primal Fury. With one r

[@qasderfful]

Sure, totally.

[@captianguldan9051]

@@qasderfful :3 yeppers!

[@dandan7887]

Deer-kin would be great and I'd be wishless❤

[@istoptrucks]

It is said in the video (1:29) there will be 7 spirits to pair your Primal Culture with, how come there will be seven spirit options, if there is only 6 affinities? What affinity is the crocodile guy?

[@1996lupetto]

Both Spider and Crocodile are Nature Affinity

[@martinian8]

As Lupetto said, both Spider and Crocodile are double nature affinity. The difference is, while Crocodile starts in and prefers Swamp biome, the Spider starts in and prefers underground. Spider is dedicated for underground playthroughs :)

[@lioneddy]

Cant wait to try it :)

[@Kristaliorn]

Great Video Cheers. Shame Zerk doesnt do more other stuff. Just seem to see lots of Total war Warhammer

[@AlexanderTheScourge]

The last DLC will bring back the Shadow Realm and Psyon and Shadow Demons!!

[@user-pv4oe5cw4u]

Very interesting!

[@karlrassmann4604]

That new realm trait Primal Dispute makes me wonder if they're gonna remake Nimue to have a Primal culture instead of Mystic, or maybe have an alternate form for her. They could do the same with Arachna and the Spider spirit come to think of it

[@valeriaoflorelei4801]

I believe the Nimue in the scenario was said to have Primal, but a different race this time (as shes known for), so it'll be a different Nimue faction than in the story, mostly cause they can't change the base game story to have DLC content.

[@karlrassmann4604]

@@valeriaoflorelei4801 That makes sense, and is super cool! I've been making alternate forms for some of the Wizard Kings, like Tempest starting with the Tome of Evolution and Nekron starting with the Tome of Souls, so that'll be neat.

[@maximzimin1216]

Good DLC! I like it!

[@blahblah3775]

Unsure whether to buy this or Empires and Ashes

[@garde1266]

Propre!

[@AeciusthePhilosopher]

At this rate we're going to need per leader UI options.

[@Sapphire707]

Damn, we eatin GOOD in Age of Wonders!~ Now bring back the REAL Frostlings and none of this race transformation business. I need my Ice Queens back man xD!

[@MatthewCenance]

Is the new game expansion playable now Official?

[@Salubrious388]

@Zerkovich you sound very different in this video and you didn’t end the video like you normally do. Will you not see us in the fuchsia? 😢

[@alexjensen007]

Lovely!

[@vdanger7669]

Great video. Music is a little too loud compared to the narrator's voice.

[@MAPATOK]

good!!!!

[@micasa8421]

Thought this dude sounds just like Zerkovich, but not exactly like him, then i checked the description.

[@wolfshanze5980]

As much as I LOVE the Age of Wonders series, and LOVE how AoW4 is setup in features and options, I completely stopped playing after the Dragon DLC because the AI was absolutely useless and did nothing but sit around and was never aggressive even in war on the hardest difficulty and it felt like I was playing by myself with the AI just waiting for me to meet my victory conditions. Admittedly I haven't tried the game since before Empires & Ashes came out, so maybe the AI is remotely competitive by now? I'm not alone on thinking the AI was atrocious on launch and wasn't fixed in the Dragon DLC... But I haven't really heard anyone talk about the AI recently. Anyone know the current state of the AI? If you agree it was terrible at launch but think it's much better now, let me know... if you think the AI was just fine at launch... don't bother... you and I see things very differently. I do love everything else about AoW4... I WANT DESPERATELY to love this game, but the AI was so atrocious at launch I just had to stop playing out of boredom. I felt like I was playing alone no matter how many AI opponents I put in a game. Tell me what the current state of the AI is... I haven't played since the Dragon DLC.

[@bananatree2527]

It's much better. Though if you're much stronger than them they're not going to just suicide their armies by invading, it needs to believe it can win for it to attack

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@bananatree2527 How about the AI just attacking your cities? One of the most frustrating things about the AI up to Dragon was that the AI just never seemed to ever attack your cities, even if they just had one or two guys defending it. The AI has just always seemed incredibly passive, even on the hardest settings (once again, I stopped after Dragon DLC, so hoping it's gotten better).

[@Molotov07]

I installed a mod who make the ai more aggressive and stronger than before maybe u should try if ure ok with mods​@@wolfshanze5980

[@Gabriel-px8cv]

the game was an impulse buy after i watched the first video zerkovich made, i got really lucky that it's good so my money didn't go to waste lol.

[@GerritTV187]

I only own the dragon dlc so far. Do you guy's recommend broth dlc or what's your favorite one?

[@MathieuDuval]

Personally i recommend the season pass, but they are not needed per say. Personally im hoping for astral dlc to be my favorite one, but we will see.

[@martinian8]

If you enjoyed the game with what you have so far, I can fully recommend you both DLCs. In my opinon cultures are the biggest additions to the game, as they bring their own units onto the table and their own mechanics. Empire and Ashes are great if you like gunpowder, pirates, and technology (it also adds avian form). Primal Fury will be great if you enjoy prehistoric or tribal estetics and if you like animals, shamanism and little bit of water magic, and it will also come with wolf and goat forms. :)

[@RDauw]

When are we getting patch notes?

[@16Noxas]

Wondered where Zerk went...

[@BlackNyasher]

wtf with this cat's face 2:07 :O

[@mhjmstultiens]

He's watching you... ;)

[@qasderfful]

Well that was short.

[@drkmgic]

Im more excited about the necro buffs lol

[@Zaltis]

General Kenobi?

[@cretino7058]

We need Herald of war playable, plzzzzz

[@godking5583]

still no new tier 5 tomes

[@fistimusmaximus6576]

biggest issue I have with this game is how tomes/research is. You can basicly research everything.

[@Indestructablepeace]

But can I RIDE a mammoth is the real question

[@fistimusmaximus6576]

No water animal spirit? nimue was the water focued wizard and recent paradox games age 4 and planetfall removed alot of water features..

[@Kimbosong0080]

Interesting

[@boobaster9000]

Any hamsters?

[@OldSchool492]

Oh, lol. Hi, Zerk

[@Djprudex]

Dog naga?

[@MiVa_Neon]

need turtle mount

[@4verse79]

primal antizipation!

[@vegassims7]

$41 for just a DLC with 2 races is a RIPOFF! For that kind of money you should be getting a hell of a lot more in the game. Wait until the price is 1/2 off or less.

[@ukaszflis828]

Above the Land of Gryphon, wild tribes lure. Order of wolfess within dense and hostile forests. Polar rigdes, where moles, sons and daughters of mammooth want to be alone. Silent plains, from where the tigers, sons of crow, were banished to beyond the sea. Screaming sands, where the distant cousins of rat gueen-mother bow to their serpent. Black ashen land, from where hordes of goats plan to burn the world. And mysterious swamps cut by rivers, where children of long dead dragons prepeare their own ascension.

[@swardinc]

ahh so that who i am the viewer

[@Kaffemarcus]

Once again Triumph, If the online play is as unstable as it has been in the past then this update will not change my opinion of the game. Neither the dragon nor the reaver dlc did anything to address this issue and I have yet to see any signs that you will address it in the future. Love your games but if i can't play it with my friends because of really bad servers/desyncs then this game will not get any more playtime.

[@Mithras719]

[@warrior728]

Give us Mermaid race or Samurais :)